Caps on the costs that those challenging the environmental impact of public bodies' decisions in the courts in England and Wales can be ordered to pay may now be challenged in "appropriate" cases, the government has said. 07 Dec 2016

A 'holding direction' preventing Birmingham City Council from proceeding with its 15-year development plan has been lifted by the government, in response to the area's "exceptional and possibly unique" unmet need for more housing. 05 Dec 2016